Description:

The Laurentians tourist area upholds an
international reputation as being an excellent outdoor recreation destination.
This mountainous region offers a selection of some of Québecs
finest summits. Whether you travel on foot, bike, skis or snowmobile, the many
trails that explore these hills will be sure to fascinate you. Similarly, the
countless lakes and rivers that wind around the mountains present fishermen and
paddlers with an unlimited choice of waterways to explore. The Laurentians are
especially well known as a ski destination and offers outdoor enthusiasts with
a vast territory where they can practice winter recreation
activities.

The metropolitan city of Montreal also offers its share of
parks and trail networks. As an island, there are many nice areas that border
the city where you can go for a walk, bike-ride near the Saint-Lawrence River,
or take a canoe trip across to neighbouring islands.

This guidebook also
covers the area of Lanaudière, which borders the east side of the
Laurentians area. The Lanaudière area offers beautiful forests, lakes
and rivers, as well as vast farmlands that spread from the Saint-Lawrence River
in the south to the wooded mountains in the north.

The reference section
found in this book includes information on lake and stream fishing, paddling
routes, multi-use trails (hiking/biking/ATV), wilderness camping (in parks,
ZECs and wildlife reserves) and winter recreation. Countless hours have been
spent in researching this book, making it the most complete compilation of
outdoor recreation information you will find on the region anywhere. Presented
in both French and English, this information is useful to anyone who enjoys
spending time in the great outdoors.

The maps in this book highlight
the logging/bush road networks, trail systems and recreation opportunities for
the Montreal/Laurentians area. A unique feature of the maps is that all
recreation activities are labelled, allowing for quick and easy referencing
when researching a specific area. Further, no other source provides as much
detail and accuracy on the road and trail networks of the Montreal/Laurentians
area.